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Ball Bearing Vs 40 hole /Solid Gibson Archtops

I see Gruhn's has a lovely 1926 Ball bearing for sale ( $4000 ) and having previously owned a style 4 BB and a Granada BB, I just wondered on your opinions on the difference in tone and... Read More
From Ralph Stanley legend 12 years ago
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Lookig for a Sullivan SUL-3 Ball Bearing Conversion Ring

Im trying to hunt down one of these rings to try out. I love the sound of my 26 ball bearing as is (with the original ring) but if I can try it as a flat head without altering anything I would like... Read More
From healingbalm 12 years ago
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Ball Bearing "Newbie" Question

Hey Guys, being a new owner of an old ball bearing I have a newbie question. I understand shotgun ring, but I don't know the difference in a scalloped or non scalloped ring. I saw this mentioned... Read More
From Robby Boone 12 years ago
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Mahogany ball bearing

Anybody out there have a  mahogany ball bearing?  I'd love to try one.
From revellfa 12 years ago
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1926 Ball Bearing for sale

I recently bought a 1926 Ball Bearing with a 5 string conversion neck by Clancy Mullins. I just bought a Osborne Chief and am looking to sell the Ball Bearing. The add is in the classifieds. I want... Read More
From Ragtimejoe 13 years ago
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1926 Gibson tb3 w/conversion 5 string neck
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Linked by bbult 7 years ago: Gibson Script Logo Block on my 1925 Tb3.....very few were made...Oct 1925...

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PRICE REDUCED! Original 5 String 1926 Gibson Mastertone RB-3, Ball-bearing, FON 8447-7
Linked by revellfa 8 years ago: Wow. Only one I've ever seen for sale

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Linked by revellfa 8 years ago: I'd like to trade my 1954 Gibson Southern Jumbo for your Ball Bearing Banjo

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Raised head Banjo for sale - REDUCED REDUCED REDUCED - ON EBAY. **** SOLD SOLD SOLD ****
Linked by Ralph Stanley legend 8 years ago

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Linked by revellfa 9 years ago: 1923 TB-3 conversion. Balls and tone hoop but no springs on this model I'm told.

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Linked by revellfa 9 years ago: Played on a 1923 TB-3 Conversion. No springs on this model, just the tube and balls.

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